Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 28, 2017 Saturday There were 10 obituaries published today James Patrick “Jim” Batten - 95 yrs Phyllis Gwendolyn “Gwen” MacLeod - 86 yrs Katherine Shirley MacAulay - 81 yrs Diane Mildred Hunt - 60 yrs Aileen J. MacKillop - 79 yrs Darrell John Billard - 45 yrs Crena (LeMoine) Bryant - 81 yrs Michael Louis Chivari - 76 yrs Ronald Michael MacIsaac - Anna Jean Murray - 90 yrs DARRELL JOHN BILLARD Born In: NORTH SYDNEY Born: March 17th, 1971 Passed in: NORTH SYDNEY Passed on: January 25th, 2017 It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Darrell John Billard, age 45, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on March 17, 1971, he was the loving son of Joyce (Brown) Billard and the late Gordon Billard of North Sydney. Darrell’s younger years were spent in Cape Breton where he learned to love nature, hunting and fishing. He spent many hours with his father, mother, brother and Uncle Willard in the country. In 1998 Darrell left Cape Breton and spent a short time in Vancouver then relocated to Edmonton, Alberta where he was employed with several companies as a Red Seal Electrician. His last job was with Acon Mod Yard. During his time in Alberta, Darrell always dreamt about returning home and many trips were made back to good ole Cape Breton with help from Aunt Valerie. Although he loved Cape Breton, Darrell made many dear friends in Edmonton through his employment, including brothers, Ingo Manz, Dano Busslinger, Freddy Biuk and John Whye, who Darrell held in high regard. Darrell is survived by his mother, Joyce Billard; nephews, Johnathan and Matthew Billard, whom he loved dearly, his best friend and loving companion, Kim Jones and her son, Ryan and his children, Tyson and Ava and his godmother, Millie Collis. Darrell is also survived by his special uncle, Jake; his card buddies and best friends, Scott Thomas, Hartley LaFosse, Jude Robinson, Tom Patey and Joe King and many aunts and uncles. Darrell was predeceased by his father, Gordon in 2012; his brother, Ronald in 2015; his paternal grandparents, John and Marjorie Billard; maternal grandparents, John and Millie Brown and his special cousin, Elizabeth “Missy” in 2013. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick and staff for the wonderful care he received on 4D at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and 4West at the Northside General Hospital. The compassion shown to Darrell was awesome. Cremation has taken place.Visitation for Darrell will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, King Street, North Sydney with Rev. Julio Martin officiating. Memorial donations can be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church or the IWK Children’s Hospital in memory of Elizabeth Leyte. Darrell we love and miss you and will always remember the trips to Margaree. “You can take the boy out of Cape Breton, but you can’t take Cape Breton out of the boy!” CRENA BRYANT (LEMOINE) Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Born: July 7th, 1935 Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: January 24th, 2017 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Crena Bryant, 81 on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Palliative Care Unit in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a 10 year struggle with Alzheimer's. Born in Sydney on July 7, 1935, she was the daughter of Harry and May (Cuff) LeMoine. Mom was married to her one true love, George Bryant in 1957. Sadly, she became a widow 7 years later when he died in a car accident at the age of 28. Mom was a kind, quiet lady who would always be there for you. We couldn't have asked for a better mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Poole and Brenda (Ian) Campbell; her grandsons, Robert (Becky) Poole, Bradley Poole, Jonathan Poole, Adam (Jamie) Campbell (who was like a son to her) and her only granddaughter, Sarah Campbell (Steven Haley). Mom is also survived by her siblings, Vera Snow, Doris (Charles) Weatherby, Harry (Faye) LeMoine, Barb (Jim) Oakley; sister-in-law, Marg LeMoine. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Fred LeMoine and Doug LeMoine; brother-in-law, Don Snow. In honoring Mom's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.chantfurneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfurneralhome.ca/>. "You are the wind beneath my wings" MICHAEL LOUIS CHIVARI Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Born: November 24th, 1940 Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: January 26th, 2017 We, the family of Michael Louis Chivari, regret to announce his passing on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born November 24, 1940, in Sydney, he was a son of the late Felix and Mary (Ulrich) Chivari. For more than 30 years, Michael worked as a taxi driver for City Wide Taxi. Previous to that, he was a bus driver, worked for Reeves and at one time, owned and operated an Esso gas station. Michael was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier. He is survived by his son, Michael (Darlene Jacobs), Whitney Pier; grandson, Brett, Dartmouth; partner, Carol Dithurbide; brother, Robert (Delores), Ont.; nieces, Cheryl, Debbie and Pamela; nephew, Ronnie; extended family, Michelle Dithurbide and children, Alicia, Bradley and Jaime George; Ed Dithurbide (Sylvie) and children, Jeremy and Riel; Kim Dithurbide and children, Carrington and Riley Brayden; special little girl, who he thought of as his granddaughter, Harper; special neighbour, Allison Giles. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Mary Elda (Poirier) and sister, Elizabeth MacIsaac. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier on Tuesday, January 31 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>. RONALD MACISAAC Passed on: January 26th, 2017 Formerly of Sydney, NS, and recently of Dartmouth, Ron passed away suddenly at home on January 26th, 2017. He was the son of the late David and Theresa (Martinello) MacIsaac and he is survived by his wife, Mary (Gillis); daughters, Jennifer (Les) MacIsaac-Williams, of Hammonds Plains, and Susanne (Emmett) MacIsaac-Leahy, of Dartmouth. In addition, he is also survived by his five grandchildren, Rhodri (11), Jane (9), Macsen (7), Rhian (6), and Marrin (5); his brothers, Arthur (Carol Ann), Ottawa, David (“Buddy”), Sydney Forks, and sister-in-law, Bernice MacIsaac, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Alex; his sister-in-law, Jenny MacIsaac and his nephew, David. Ron began his career in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where he proudly served until he sustained injuries on the job. He remained a staunch member of the RCMP Veteran’s Association and proudly was awarded his 15 year pin this year. After leaving the Force, he attended St. Francis Xavier University and obtained his Bachelor’s degree. He worked for many years in sales and as an entrepreneur in the Sydney area, but his greatest works of art were his grandchildren who he adored above all others. His favourite time of year was the trip to PEI he took with all of them each summer and he and Mary enjoyed many previous trips to Florida. He was an avid animal lover and in earlier years he could frequently be seen walking his dogs all over Sydney. He also was a big fan of his Italian food and was never happier than when he was having a huge feed of spaghetti sauce. He was a World War II history buff and Ron could challenge anybody at Jeopardy with his knowledge of facts and information. Ron was also a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was previously a member of St. Anthony Daniel Church, Sydney. He had a great love of life and a wicked sense of fun and humour and he will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday January 31 at 11a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River and by his request, there will be no visitation. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences can be made at www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia SPCA, PO Box 38073 Stn Burnside, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X2 or to a charity of your choice. Anna Jean Murray Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: December 21st, 1926 Passed in: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Passed on: January 11th, 2017 MURRAY, Anna Jean - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Murray on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Hilda MacLennan of Scarborough. She is also survived by three nephews, Brent (Sandra) MacLennan of Mississauga, Eric (Elizabeth) MacLennan of Toronto, and Gil (Sandra) Hudson of Sunrise, Florida. She is survived by one niece, Cheryl Hohner (Mel) of Clinton. She will be missed by all of the great nieces and nephews. Jean is predeceased by her husband, Alex Murray, parents Phillip and Margaret MacLennan, brother Ken MacLennan, sisters Audrey Hudson and Kay Pyke, and brothers-in law, Gil Hudson and Frank Pyke. Jean was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia in 1926. She was a long-time employee with Birk’s Jewellers in Toronto before she and her husband moved to California where they continued their careers as jewellers. Upon retirement Jean and Alex lived in Florida, Sarnia, and London. At her request cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interned at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. Jean will be missed by her family and friends.